From their humble beginning as one of the NHL’s Second Six expansion teams in 1967, through winning two Stanley Cups in three years and becoming a league powerhouse in 2012-14, the LA Kings have experienced a rich hockey history over the past 50-plus years. Below are some key franchise moments that occurred on this date.
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Trent Hunter, who was born on July 5, 1980.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/vVPR8WVtgr
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 5, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings defenseman Joe Piskula, who was born on July 5, 1984.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/OXi09CTVIp
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 5, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Dwight King, who was born on July 5, 1989.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/t1ZR0bbGKq
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 5, 2021
On July 5, 1997, the @LAKings signed free agent defenseman Garry Galley to a three-year contract. In his second stint with the team, Galley scored 22 goals and 83 points in 204 games with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/rU5nIFFuGA
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 5, 2021
On July 5, 2006, the @LAKings acquired Dan Cloutier from Vancouver for a 2007 second round draft pick and a 2009 third round draft pick. In 33 games with the #LAKings, Cloutier posted a record of 8-18-3, with a 3.83 goals against average and .868 save percentage.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/iFi6nH2QsV
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 5, 2021
On July 5, 2013, the @LAKings signed free agent defenseman Jeff Schultz to a one-year, $700,000 contract. In seven playoff games, Schultz recorded 14 hits, 11 blocked shots, and won a Stanley Cup ring with the #LAKings in 2014.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/m3W5I9UHsc
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) July 5, 2021
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